Walter Nausch
# Walter Nausch

Walter Nausch (5 February 1907 – 11 July 1957) was an Austrian footballer, who later became a football manager. The captain of legendary Austrian "Wunderteam", Nausch was a versatile player who played in almost all positions on the pitch but was mainly a left wing half. He was known for his great physical condition, versatility, and tactical awareness.

## Playing career

### Club career

Nausch played for FK Austria Wien between 1923–25 and 1929–38, interspersed with a spell at Wiener AC.

Nausch was chosen in Austria's Team of the Century in 2001.

### International career

He made his debut for Austria in October 1929 against Switzerland but missed out on the 1934 FIFA World Cup. He earned 39 caps, scoring one goal.

## Coaching career

He worked later as a football coach with Young Fellows Zürich (1940–1948), the Austria national football team (1948–1954) and Austria Wien.

## Death

Nausch died of a heart attack in the morning on 11 July 1957 in Obertraun (Upper Austria), where he did spend in the so-called "Sportschule" (a training centre for football). See also "Arbeiterzeitung Wien/Vienna" from July 12, 1957, page 8).

